1. The Question

1. 1. The Question How are the lifecycles of a butterfly and frog alike and different?

2. 2. The Task A UFO has just landed on earth! You have been hired by the government to explain to the aliens the difference between the lifecycles of a butterfly and a frog. You will prepare for this mission by reviewing the lifecycles of the butterfly and frog. You will use this information to complete your first mission: a whole group Venn diagram. Your second and final mission, is to use the butterfly and frog sequencing cards to show the correct order of each lifecycle.

3. 3. The Student Activity

4. 4. Assessment 1.We will complete a Venn diagram comparing and contrasting the life cycles of the butterfly and frog as a whole group. 2. Color your butterfly and frog sequencing cards. 3. Cut your sequencing cards out along the lines. 4. Place the cards in the correct lifecycle order on your paper. Next, glue the cards onto your paper in the correct order.

5. 5. Checklist

6. Differentiated/Enrichment Activities

7. 7. Standards & Benchmarks Science Content Standard 2:All students will use classification systems to describe groups of living things; compare and contrast differences in the life cycles of living things; investigate and explain how living things obtain and use energy; and analyze how parts of living things are adapted to carry out specific functions. (Organization of Living Things) 3. Describe life cycles of familiar organisms Language Arts Content Standard 11: All students will define and investigate important issues and problems using a variety of resources, including technology, to explore and create texts. 3. Organize and interpret information to draw conclusions based on the investigation of an issue or problem. Technology Students will use technology to locate and collect information from a variety of sources. (5.1)

8. 8. Teacher Tips Prior to beginning this lesson, review the lifecycles of the butterfly and frog. Also, have the butterfly and frog sequencing worksheets available.

9. 9. Bibliography Citations for URLs http://www.enchantedlearning.com/subjects/butterfly/activities/printouts/lifecycle.shtml http://www.enchantedlearning.com/subjects/amphibians/label/froglifecycle/labelanswers.shtml www.quia.com/cb/5679.html www.enchantedlearning.com/crafts/butterfly/lifecyclemobile http://www.enchantedlearning.com/subjects/butterfly/sequencingpl/ http://www.enchantedlearning.com/subjects/amphibians/sequencingfrog/ Citations for Graphics Microsoft Office Clip Art